@nightowl217 Not quite. You want a small desktop amp, or a beefy portable amp to drive these well. The Fiio E9 (desktop) is more suited to the HD650 than the E10. That's not to say it can't improve, but it's a good point to from.
Just got these today afternoon. Have them connected to Asus Xonar Essence STX. They rock I would say. Just waiting to get paid and then will buy some descent headphone amplifiers. Was thinking about Grado SR325is but they more about brightness ( that makes these not really versatile ) . Just can't go wrong.
@marcellus261 I wouldn't bother buying a separate amp unless you're going to get something at $500+ range. I have Asus Xonar ST (pci version of STX) as well, and Little Dot Mk5 amplifier, and there's no difference in sound quality or loudness between the two, In fact, I prefer the sound straight from ST.ST has very good components to provide excellent sound quality, much better than amps or DACs that cost as much as the entire card.
@marcellus261 You have to know that in terms of difficulty to run the headphones, ST/STX can provite enough voltage to run almost ANY headphones out there. HD650's need about 2 volts if I'm correct, and ST is able to swing up to 12 volts. Also, you have to know that when you use the RCA output on ST to connect it to the separate amplifier, you lose absolutely all features that card offers, equalizer, surround modes, crossover frequency modes...all you can adjust is Volume.
Even though the hd598's are half the money, can some body tell me how comparable they are to these 650 models as far as clarity and fullness in sound.
HD650: Richness (full tone) over clarity, more detail, darker tone, difficult to drive
HD598: Balance between richness and clarity, a little less detail, brightest sennheiser (still not too bright), very easy to drive, one of the best gaming headphones
Pure Music: 650>598
Versatility: 598>650 (no amp, more genre bandwidth)
Gaming: 598>>>650
The HD650 is my favorite phone, but I would recommend the HD598 if you prefer a brighter phone without having to amp. They both are great.
@lions66666 If you want a relaxed, laid back and neutral sound that won't necessarily make you excited, then 650's. They make most music sound boring. HD598's are complete opposite.. They have less bass, but more upper mids and highs, and that makes them sound more alive and engaging. If you mainly listen to classical, orchestral or jazz, get HD650's, since IMHO those are only genres where HD650's sound better than HD598's. For everything else, go for HD598's.
@lions66666 And by way, one tip that I wish someone gave me when I was upgrading from HD558's (which are basically identical to 598's in terms of sound quality) to HD650's. Differences in sound quality are much lesser than you'd expect by just looking at prices. As I said, I have 558's and 650's, and I prefer 558's for gaming and movies, pop, rock, metal, even female vocal music. 650's clearly beat them only in classical and orchestral, they tend to sound "bigger" and fuller.
I had the HD650's for about 2 weeks, whilst they sound great and easily better than most headphones within its price range there was no point in me keeping them when I already own the Denon D7000's.
@thewakz wow... I have no idea what you are talking about man. seriously im german and I am damn proud about companies like beyerdynamic who manage to constantly put out solid handmade yet affordable hardware, that puts overpriced plastic-toys like beats by dre to shame. I payed around 230$ (converted) for my DT770 but they are worth every penny and now I enjoy my music like never before! I returned the Sennheiser HD 558 (~170$) I had ordered before...
@BlackAera I have a pair of Beyers, the DT 770's in fact. They are awesome. I also own some other German made gear. I just think it's hit and miss as all with German products, I guess that could be said with ANY product. But I think German companies usually choose really slick design over function and reliability. I am not trying to knock on a certain heritage or race at all. Sorry if you felt that way. My bad!
@thewakz nah man it's all good :) we all have been fooled by fancy looks before (videogames, movies, girlfriends u name it) it's just a common technique to suggest quality. glossy finish, white plastic, sleek design (apple products lol) all these things appeal to our senses because the first impression we get is always a visual one. you should try out some headphones blindfolded, you would be supprised ;)
@BlackAera I wouldn't be looking at this video if I wasn't considering them as my new headphones. I was more or less asking about the quality and long lasting of these cans.
@Viczey Hahahah. Bests by Dre are cheaply made, bass-heavy cans. Just because the headphones have a big 'B' on the side, doesn't make them good headphones. I have multiple pairs of sub-$100 cans that I'll put up against Beats by Dre any day. I bet you've never even tried these Sennheisers, have you? You've probably never even tried any headphones other than Beats or crappy $20 cans. Beats by Dre suck, the end.
@hilariousguys Completely wrong man. 1 - yeah the design looks a lot cooler than shitty sehannizer that looks like an airplane driver. 2 - the bass and the high sounds are just incredibly clear and deep 3 - are comfortable and good looking and that "b" fucking rocks! 4 - they've the controltalk which is awesome. End of the story :)
@Viczey I can tell you are a clueless 14 year old or just an ignorant fucker... Beats by dre are for the "cool kids".. it's more about the fact that they are called beats by "dre"... if it wasnt for the name and just took the sound quality they are rather shit.
@tranquiliz3r23 I fucking agree, beats by dre suck they're just a waste of money, and before anybody rant me, I've fucking tried them. Even my creative Fatal1ty gaming headset is better.
@Viczey 1. Yes, the design of the Beats is good I have to admit, but the build quality isn't.
2. Maybe the sound quality is good to you because youve never heard anything better. I've gone to BestBuy many times and tried out the Beats but just couldnt bring myself to like them. BestBuy has amplifiers making the cans sound better, so if I don't like them there, why would I like them at home with no amplifier?
@hilariousguys Ok man. I think everyone has their tastes and in my opinion Beats are perfect for me. Probably they aren't the best overall but really good. And the studio and pro ones are definely as good as Sehannisers :)
@Viczey Definitely no where close. You're an idiot. Just because everyone and their mother has Beats, doesn't mean they're good. It's just like those shitty North Face jackets. They're shitty and overpriced, but poor idiots think it makes them look rich or something. You want a good jacket? Check out Arc'Teryx. You want a good set of headphones? Check out Sennheiser.
@Viczey well the K702 are great great headphones but they will only shine with the right type of music. The AKG Ks are fantastic with orchestral, acoustic, open sounding music and will still sound god with bassheavy tunes but if you are into electronic music and or hiphop / pop some beyerdynamic DT 770 / 880 / 990 should do better for you. I really don't know much about the K702 but the K701 is just a slightly better and a bit more sounded version of the K601 which I own.
@Viczey Idiot is my mom? You changed idea? Wow you should just stick to the Beats, since any type of quality would just be wasted on your retarded mind.
@frattyice I do apologize. I did a stupid choice. Sorry for what I said, now I'm sure the AKG K702 is the perfect headpones for my tastes and beats sucks XD
@Viczey I respect your subjective opinion man but I know far too much about headphones to believe your words. Beats look sick but they are overpriced as shit and sound cheap in comparison. Much bass, much high end. Anyone can do that with a little bit of sounding. What they can't do is play precise and clear. The Lowend conflicts with the midbass (yes there is more bass levels than just sub) and the high end is not clear, only boosted to suggest more clarity. How deaf can ppl be?
I've watched a lot of your videos and I really enjoy them. I can see that you have some knowledge about music and therefore, I would like to ask you for some advice, if thats okay with you of course :)
Im looking for a good pair of headphones with some really nice sound. I dont know if I should buy the Beats or Sennheiser (or something third). Could you recommend any headphones? I like when the quality of the music is good (good bass ect.) and that they can be used on an iphone.
@LokliteLoL don't get these for iphone they are too difficult to drive. the beats are poor value for money. could look at something like UE400 as long as you're not paying retail
I've been looking at these headphones for mostly ipod listening. Although I will be using it for mixing would they be good for ipod use? Also what portable amp would you recommend for these? Thanks! great review!
@MrRonGilman not trying to take techlobby's potential advice away from you but head over to headfi . org it really helped me out a lot when i got into audio.
@MrRonGilman For production and mastering, I wouldn't pick up the 650 model. If you look carefully at Sennheiser's marketing blurb, it admits to being colored, or not neutral, not to dismiss the technical ability of the HD650. Now as for alternatives, the DT880 and HD600 are quite proficient already, and much closer to neutral. As for an amp, what is sufficient for you may not be enough for the next person. A basic setup starts at an L9 line out to a Fiio E11, and goes up from there.
@aeriescannonfodder thanks for the response man. But what about listening to the Ipod? That will be my main use. I listen to an extremely vast collection of music do you think these would be versatile enough with the amp you mentioned? HD 650s with the E11 amp?
@MrRonGilman A wide variety of styles and genres, eh? Well the HD650 will come across as somewhat dark-sounding and distant, so it's not a do-all headphone. The Fiio will not really do too much about this sound characteristic, though it can drive it fine. If you're dead set on the 650, you should pair it with the brighter DT880 to complement the sound. As for portability, it's a full-size open back headphone, or a terrible thing to be lugging around a bus. Check out headfi for more perspectives
@TheKlimekpl True. I bought them 2 days ago, and their bass really is very similar to high end floor standing speakers. Very deep and powerful, but not loose like from a subwoofer or low quality headphones.
@quiz0880 Half the price of dr. dre headphones? Yet, dr.dre headphones sound like the cheaest sennheiser headphones. The best dr. dre's shouldnt cost more than 100 dollars. Comparing them to HD650 is just ridiculous...its like comparing a ford T to a new mercedes s class.
@XtremePhysX Yea, that amp is ok, its gonna run them to nice volume levels, but you really want high end amps for these headphones to shine. The problem is, with weak amps, they are extremelly dark and slow, they cant follow fast music. If you dont plan to buy expensive amp in future, then better go for HD600's , because they will sound better out of that beresford.
I wouldn't use this one for 'critical listening', because of it's a rather 'colored' sound.
It's very nice to enjoy music, but IMO not to work on/with music.
I'd recommend the Beyerdynamic DT880 over the Sennheiser HD650 for studio use (or other uses that need critical listening). There may be better, but DT880 is in same price range (even cheaper I think).
I get so pissed off with so called audiophiles and their rambling bullshit about headphones and their crisp highs, full mids and loud bass most of them can't read fucking music FFS! I know so many idiots that don't have a musical note in their head but feel they can tell me what headphones are good and which are bad this guy sounds like a pompous prick get over yourself you fucking tool I've got a set of V-moda crossfade Lp's stick that up your ass you sennheiser fanboy ;-)
@infernace13 Mate you haven't got a note in your head, stop bluffing ;) Too many people who are tone deaf and commenting on headphones, think it's time to stop the bullshit don't you ;)
@dragonsepiphany No I still have my pearl white edition, love em ;). People who wear Sennheisers are generally audiophile snobs, they do my fucking head in!
@H8sch00l Beats will match better with mp3 and mp3-players. But I don't really understand why you would spend soo much money on headphones while listening to an Iphone?
@H8sch00l these are hi-fi headphones and not meant for your ipod to listen 128 kbps mp3 files. you'll need a good soundcard or speaker system to plug them
@myguineapig yeah thats why i am asking... ALL my songs are 320 but iphone does not have enought power for all headsetts, but it sounds great with the beats
I have owned a pair of these for two years. After the first year I purchased a Mobius cable for them and the combination is utterly incredible. I strongly prefer headphones to speakers any day!
Hey, I'm getting these soon for my computer and hi-fi use.
My question is: How would these be with an iPod? Most of my iPod files are high quality 320, so none of that 128 crap. Would it be able to power these headphones?
Basically, I'm wondering if they sound good on an iPod, but I'm not specifically buying them for my iPod. (Would a $100 pair of headphones specifically made for an iPod sound better than these when using it? How about when I'm using an amp? etc. etc.)
@VastitasBorealis You just don't need to use an amp, you need a very powerful amp. These are not recommended for portable use. It's just not worth it for that purpose.
@NuggetNationMember The reason people rip on beats, is not because they are bad headphones (although they are). We rip on beats because they are extremely overpriced. You pay more for the Dr. Dre name then you do for the actual headphones. My roommate has the Pros and I have listened to them, they aren't bad headphones, but by no means are they worth $400. I might consider buying the Pros if they were between $150-200.
to anyone who might help me with this, I want better headphones than my old koss porta pro, I am thinking of this but the price is abit high for me at the moment so Im thinking of these, the DT770, are they good?
You must get an amp for the dt770. Otherwise they'll sound harsh. With it powered by an amp, the dt770 will sound better on the bass and less harsh on the highs. Mids are so-so on the dt770. But this is what I find and it truly depends on person's taste.
@superheaton ah ok, well I bought the DT770, should arive in a few days, but I actuly bought the 32ohm version, wich is easier to drive for portable devices:) I appreciate your reply, I might get an amp sooner or later.
"As in most cases, after connecting to several portable devices, the sound seemed louder and more fuller than the default speakers or headphones supplied."
Frankly, I think you may have blown them on the burn in... Was it bass heavy music and how loud above normal listening volume was it it? Also, II still love mine, but they seem to have lost a bit of definition. I don't know why. They were THE most wonderful sound I'd ever heard right out of the box. I'm betting it'sjust a stage of burn in. meh. Perhaps my ears have ogtten used to their awesom eness and simply 'expect' such from every song.
@GodModeGaming I got them burned in asap. the media im listening to is mostly metal, and its the only genre where the phones are popping and crackling. When im listening to classic or normal rock they are completely smooth. Listening to iron maiden is almost unbearable...
For true audiophiles willing to spend well into the quadra digits, the 650's are widely agreed upon to be the best bang for a true audiophile experience. They are very revealing of **** recording's, which means you'll want all FLAC or 320kbps @ least. The 595's are good, and are 'entry' level audiophile headphones, and they sound better (even) on integrated audioproccessors than most people have heard in their life... But I'm VERY happy I made the jump to 650.
Yes, the 650's are far better than 595's, BUT; bang for buck, the 595's are better. If you want near audiophile nivhana and a truly glorious, laid back, and relaxing experience with 0 buyers remorse, buy 650's
I purchased the 650's and a Xonar STX about a month ago. My background is audiophile. In short, My ears have never beheld such beauty. The initimacy, the transparency, the detail. Sounds are just flying around. My ears Melt every time I put these on. The Xonar drives these well, and to achieve a marginally higher quality signal quite literally doubles your 'investment' P.S. I have the 595's and the 650. IMO the 650 is worth around $200 over the 595, but for those worried, go650
QUESTION: I am interested in getting these headphones for gaming... I have heard that you need a good amp for them to work at their full potential, the soundcard I will be getting is the ASUS Xonar Essence ST Soundcard, and it's apparently got a built in amp, I'm wondering if this amp will be good enough to drive the headphones.. also I can choose to purchase the Op AMP Upgrade Kit (which I'm pretty sure soldering is involved that will void my warranty)
@1981z28camaro I'm also finding some mixed reviews from some high-falutin people that would probably be able to hear a difference of 1 hz from another pair, and say they are complete crap due to this difference...
I would like to get some clear answers on this...out of ALL these midrange headphones (IE: 595's, 600's, and 650's) which pair would offer me the best clarity, and best bass?
that's all I care about, I'm not going to notice something an audiophile would notice.
Detachable cables should have been used like 20 years ago, were JUST starting to do it now? I've went through like 5 headphones cuz of SUPER SKINNY headphone cords.
this guy who narrates with his voice has convinced me, with his voice alone, to buy these headphones.
IsaacH1273 1 hour ago
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tuberoyful 6 days ago
Nice 24-105 right there.. gear buff. 5D + another? 24-105?
allydea 2 weeks ago
I have a Fiio E10, and i was wondering if that will drive these headphones properly. Thanks!
nightowl217 1 month ago
@nightowl217 Not quite. You want a small desktop amp, or a beefy portable amp to drive these well. The Fiio E9 (desktop) is more suited to the HD650 than the E10. That's not to say it can't improve, but it's a good point to from.
aeriescannonfodder 1 month ago
Just got these today afternoon. Have them connected to Asus Xonar Essence STX. They rock I would say. Just waiting to get paid and then will buy some descent headphone amplifiers. Was thinking about Grado SR325is but they more about brightness ( that makes these not really versatile ) . Just can't go wrong.
marcellus261 1 month ago
@marcellus261 I wouldn't bother buying a separate amp unless you're going to get something at $500+ range. I have Asus Xonar ST (pci version of STX) as well, and Little Dot Mk5 amplifier, and there's no difference in sound quality or loudness between the two, In fact, I prefer the sound straight from ST.ST has very good components to provide excellent sound quality, much better than amps or DACs that cost as much as the entire card.
derbigpr500 3 weeks ago
@marcellus261 You have to know that in terms of difficulty to run the headphones, ST/STX can provite enough voltage to run almost ANY headphones out there. HD650's need about 2 volts if I'm correct, and ST is able to swing up to 12 volts. Also, you have to know that when you use the RCA output on ST to connect it to the separate amplifier, you lose absolutely all features that card offers, equalizer, surround modes, crossover frequency modes...all you can adjust is Volume.
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TheRedCoke 1 month ago
Even though the hd598's are half the money, can some body tell me how comparable they are to these 650 models as far as clarity and fullness in sound.
lions66666 1 month ago
@lions66666
HD650: Richness (full tone) over clarity, more detail, darker tone, difficult to drive
HD598: Balance between richness and clarity, a little less detail, brightest sennheiser (still not too bright), very easy to drive, one of the best gaming headphones
Pure Music: 650>598
Versatility: 598>650 (no amp, more genre bandwidth)
Gaming: 598>>>650
The HD650 is my favorite phone, but I would recommend the HD598 if you prefer a brighter phone without having to amp. They both are great.
juantendo8 1 month ago
@lions66666 If you want a relaxed, laid back and neutral sound that won't necessarily make you excited, then 650's. They make most music sound boring. HD598's are complete opposite.. They have less bass, but more upper mids and highs, and that makes them sound more alive and engaging. If you mainly listen to classical, orchestral or jazz, get HD650's, since IMHO those are only genres where HD650's sound better than HD598's. For everything else, go for HD598's.
derbigpr500 3 weeks ago
@lions66666 And by way, one tip that I wish someone gave me when I was upgrading from HD558's (which are basically identical to 598's in terms of sound quality) to HD650's. Differences in sound quality are much lesser than you'd expect by just looking at prices. As I said, I have 558's and 650's, and I prefer 558's for gaming and movies, pop, rock, metal, even female vocal music. 650's clearly beat them only in classical and orchestral, they tend to sound "bigger" and fuller.
derbigpr500 3 weeks ago
Good review.To the point and nice camera work.
dwoodog 1 month ago
I had the HD650's for about 2 weeks, whilst they sound great and easily better than most headphones within its price range there was no point in me keeping them when I already own the Denon D7000's.
MysticTrades 1 month ago
fuck what you talk fast;O
Ghostswe94 1 month ago
@Viczey Are you fucking stupid?
stabandhack1 2 months ago
@stabandhack1 nah man. I changed idea beats by dre do sucks. I'm picking up some AKG K702 :)
Viczey 1 month ago
Germans are good at marketing, poor at technology. I have been fooled by German marketing and their fancy packaging/design before.
thewakz 2 months ago
@thewakz wow... I have no idea what you are talking about man. seriously im german and I am damn proud about companies like beyerdynamic who manage to constantly put out solid handmade yet affordable hardware, that puts overpriced plastic-toys like beats by dre to shame. I payed around 230$ (converted) for my DT770 but they are worth every penny and now I enjoy my music like never before! I returned the Sennheiser HD 558 (~170$) I had ordered before...
BlackAera 1 month ago
@BlackAera I have a pair of Beyers, the DT 770's in fact. They are awesome. I also own some other German made gear. I just think it's hit and miss as all with German products, I guess that could be said with ANY product. But I think German companies usually choose really slick design over function and reliability. I am not trying to knock on a certain heritage or race at all. Sorry if you felt that way. My bad!
thewakz 1 month ago
@thewakz nah man it's all good :) we all have been fooled by fancy looks before (videogames, movies, girlfriends u name it) it's just a common technique to suggest quality. glossy finish, white plastic, sleek design (apple products lol) all these things appeal to our senses because the first impression we get is always a visual one. you should try out some headphones blindfolded, you would be supprised ;)
BlackAera 1 month ago
@BlackAera I wouldn't be looking at this video if I wasn't considering them as my new headphones. I was more or less asking about the quality and long lasting of these cans.
thewakz 1 month ago
good review. sad youtube comments.
nsjBRAiNZ 2 months ago
you might want to shut up when the music is on? just a thought...
tranquiliz3r23 2 months ago
Beats By Dre are better and cooler.
Viczey 2 months ago
@Viczey Hahahah. Bests by Dre are cheaply made, bass-heavy cans. Just because the headphones have a big 'B' on the side, doesn't make them good headphones. I have multiple pairs of sub-$100 cans that I'll put up against Beats by Dre any day. I bet you've never even tried these Sennheisers, have you? You've probably never even tried any headphones other than Beats or crappy $20 cans. Beats by Dre suck, the end.
hilariousguys 2 months ago
@hilariousguys Completely wrong man. 1 - yeah the design looks a lot cooler than shitty sehannizer that looks like an airplane driver. 2 - the bass and the high sounds are just incredibly clear and deep 3 - are comfortable and good looking and that "b" fucking rocks! 4 - they've the controltalk which is awesome. End of the story :)
Viczey 2 months ago
@Viczey I can tell you are a clueless 14 year old or just an ignorant fucker... Beats by dre are for the "cool kids".. it's more about the fact that they are called beats by "dre"... if it wasnt for the name and just took the sound quality they are rather shit.
tranquiliz3r23 2 months ago
@tranquiliz3r23 please go suck some cocks and shut up :)
Viczey 2 months ago
@tranquiliz3r23 I fucking agree, beats by dre suck they're just a waste of money, and before anybody rant me, I've fucking tried them. Even my creative Fatal1ty gaming headset is better.
norra124 2 months ago
@norra124 Amen.
123abc19956 2 months ago
@Viczey 1. Yes, the design of the Beats is good I have to admit, but the build quality isn't.
2. Maybe the sound quality is good to you because youve never heard anything better. I've gone to BestBuy many times and tried out the Beats but just couldnt bring myself to like them. BestBuy has amplifiers making the cans sound better, so if I don't like them there, why would I like them at home with no amplifier?
3. Most Sennheisers are way more comfortable.
4. Other cans have a similar cable
hilariousguys 2 months ago
@hilariousguys Ok man. I think everyone has their tastes and in my opinion Beats are perfect for me. Probably they aren't the best overall but really good. And the studio and pro ones are definely as good as Sehannisers :)
Viczey 2 months ago
@Viczey do you have any sort of prrof to baxk up this statement? have you ever used a high-end pair of sennheiser headphones?
FavouriteStorage03 2 months ago
@Viczey Definitely no where close. You're an idiot. Just because everyone and their mother has Beats, doesn't mean they're good. It's just like those shitty North Face jackets. They're shitty and overpriced, but poor idiots think it makes them look rich or something. You want a good jacket? Check out Arc'Teryx. You want a good set of headphones? Check out Sennheiser.
frattyice 1 month ago
@frattyice Idiot is your mum maybe and I changed idea. beats by Dre are overpriced and cheapy made. I'm ordering some AKG K702 :)
Viczey 1 month ago
@Viczey well the K702 are great great headphones but they will only shine with the right type of music. The AKG Ks are fantastic with orchestral, acoustic, open sounding music and will still sound god with bassheavy tunes but if you are into electronic music and or hiphop / pop some beyerdynamic DT 770 / 880 / 990 should do better for you. I really don't know much about the K702 but the K701 is just a slightly better and a bit more sounded version of the K601 which I own.
BlackAera 1 month ago
@Viczey Idiot is my mom? You changed idea? Wow you should just stick to the Beats, since any type of quality would just be wasted on your retarded mind.
frattyice 1 month ago
@frattyice I do apologize. I did a stupid choice. Sorry for what I said, now I'm sure the AKG K702 is the perfect headpones for my tastes and beats sucks XD
Viczey 1 month ago
@Viczey I respect your subjective opinion man but I know far too much about headphones to believe your words. Beats look sick but they are overpriced as shit and sound cheap in comparison. Much bass, much high end. Anyone can do that with a little bit of sounding. What they can't do is play precise and clear. The Lowend conflicts with the midbass (yes there is more bass levels than just sub) and the high end is not clear, only boosted to suggest more clarity. How deaf can ppl be?
BlackAera 1 month ago
@BlackAera Just changed idea. beats sucks! I'm ordering the AKG K701. Those are real headpones :)
Viczey 1 month ago
Great script moron
ARES3888 2 months ago
+1 like for listening to DnB
cyfer911 2 months ago
very nice video... wait tips? you kidding me? this video is perfect, no uuh, or pretty muches, all straight forward showing us what we want to know
DaBurntToaster 2 months ago
I watch this video when I'm on the toilet constipated.
energeez 2 months ago
like cocain much?
johanschainsaw 2 months ago
do they leak much?
Veriscis 2 months ago
@Veriscis they leak loads, they are full open. sound great but :)
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Are you the guy who sells Dysons?
papatoony 2 months ago
I've watched a lot of your videos and I really enjoy them. I can see that you have some knowledge about music and therefore, I would like to ask you for some advice, if thats okay with you of course :)
Im looking for a good pair of headphones with some really nice sound. I dont know if I should buy the Beats or Sennheiser (or something third). Could you recommend any headphones? I like when the quality of the music is good (good bass ect.) and that they can be used on an iphone.
Regards
LokliteLoL 2 months ago
@LokliteLoL don't get these for iphone they are too difficult to drive. the beats are poor value for money. could look at something like UE400 as long as you're not paying retail
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I tought the computer was talking
MrFaelon 2 months ago
Good review. But man, talk slower!
ramp3 3 months ago
@ramp3
he sounds like he is reading the BBC news.
quickmantan 3 months ago
I've been looking at these headphones for mostly ipod listening. Although I will be using it for mixing would they be good for ipod use? Also what portable amp would you recommend for these? Thanks! great review!
MrRonGilman 3 months ago
@MrRonGilman not trying to take techlobby's potential advice away from you but head over to headfi . org it really helped me out a lot when i got into audio.
pudo3792 3 months ago
@MrRonGilman For production and mastering, I wouldn't pick up the 650 model. If you look carefully at Sennheiser's marketing blurb, it admits to being colored, or not neutral, not to dismiss the technical ability of the HD650. Now as for alternatives, the DT880 and HD600 are quite proficient already, and much closer to neutral. As for an amp, what is sufficient for you may not be enough for the next person. A basic setup starts at an L9 line out to a Fiio E11, and goes up from there.
aeriescannonfodder 3 months ago
@aeriescannonfodder thanks for the response man. But what about listening to the Ipod? That will be my main use. I listen to an extremely vast collection of music do you think these would be versatile enough with the amp you mentioned? HD 650s with the E11 amp?
MrRonGilman 3 months ago
@MrRonGilman A wide variety of styles and genres, eh? Well the HD650 will come across as somewhat dark-sounding and distant, so it's not a do-all headphone. The Fiio will not really do too much about this sound characteristic, though it can drive it fine. If you're dead set on the 650, you should pair it with the brighter DT880 to complement the sound. As for portability, it's a full-size open back headphone, or a terrible thing to be lugging around a bus. Check out headfi for more perspectives
aeriescannonfodder 3 months ago
Thanks a lot for your review, I appreciate it!!! You gave the right info i was looking for
rachitballer 3 months ago
While the HD650 didn't really win me over, the review itself did. Amazing job guys, well done.
adsfasdkjfh 3 months ago
u talk fast
mreith95 3 months ago
ur talking a lot bro take it easy
DEVILGAARA8 3 months ago
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I am planning to buy a really nice set of headphone and I am willing to spend 500$ BUT I want a portable one, I mean I wanna plug into my mp3 player.
Do these work on an normal mp3 player (ipod touch or sony s754)? what would you guys advice me? I usually listen to Jazz music.
Moraud5386 3 months ago
bass in this headphones is like in the high quality large column hi fi
TheKlimekpl 4 months ago
@TheKlimekpl True. I bought them 2 days ago, and their bass really is very similar to high end floor standing speakers. Very deep and powerful, but not loose like from a subwoofer or low quality headphones.
derbigpr500 4 months ago
Is that a computerised voice?
izzzzzz6 4 months ago
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rasheedmendenhal 5 months ago
What the fuck is wrong with your voice?
bitchslapper12 5 months ago
@bitchslapper12 lol
Whoa685 5 months ago
had to order enjoy the 350 dollar offer; 649 normally
buddy39914 5 months ago
Just got them earlier this week and I FUCKING LOVE THEM.
buddy39914 5 months ago
@buddy39914
Wait a little longer and you will love it even more :)
SennheiserBluetooth 5 months ago
that's half the price of Dr. Dre headphones
quiz0880 5 months ago
@quiz0880 Half the price of dr. dre headphones? Yet, dr.dre headphones sound like the cheaest sennheiser headphones. The best dr. dre's shouldnt cost more than 100 dollars. Comparing them to HD650 is just ridiculous...its like comparing a ford T to a new mercedes s class.
derbigpr500 4 months ago
@XtremePhysX Yea, that amp is ok, its gonna run them to nice volume levels, but you really want high end amps for these headphones to shine. The problem is, with weak amps, they are extremelly dark and slow, they cant follow fast music. If you dont plan to buy expensive amp in future, then better go for HD600's , because they will sound better out of that beresford.
derbigpr500 5 months ago
being a poor student sucks ass :(
AlmightyZEDANIUM 5 months ago
@AlmightyZEDANIUM Amen.
DustinTROM 5 months ago
"that looks very expinsive!" hahahahahahah omg .. go home!
Tidosen 5 months ago
so. if im going to use this with my computer, what do i need? a good soundcard right? to get the most out of them.
jespero93 6 months ago
@jespero93 A sound card converts digital to analog. An amp is used to power the headphones. You my want to get both.
iEatUglyNoobs 5 months ago
"The head phones did not hurt my ears, but I believe it may come down to your physical makeup!" LOL!!
mskux19 6 months ago
annoying ass voice.
kalel1290 6 months ago
PLEASE, fix your voice man!
D00mbr0s 6 months ago
how does it cost??
kkfunkyswaggin 6 months ago
impress your friends by quoting something from sennheiser web page done that with mine eh250 :DD
MrSvetipetar 6 months ago
I have a Onyko 705 AVR receiver. Will I need a headphone amp as well?
manamal1 6 months ago
HAHAHA i love these comments. you guys are epic
ilxxage 6 months ago
great professional review, but a little too fast talking
canitasteyou321 6 months ago
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ucheucheuche 6 months ago
Here is a tip don't try to talk and play the music at the same time. Otherwise a very good review. I like the fact that you didn't ramble on.
Handlez362 7 months ago
am a dj/producer so am happy with theez babys :P
djdiligence 7 months ago
this guy is reviewing whilst trying to avoid a pack of hungry rabies wolves ... LOL
pilus87 7 months ago
god dude your fucking downsyndrome kid
joekillerdude68 7 months ago
@joekillerdude68 LMFAO!!
stiffmiester300 7 months ago
I wouldn't use this one for 'critical listening', because of it's a rather 'colored' sound.
It's very nice to enjoy music, but IMO not to work on/with music.
I'd recommend the Beyerdynamic DT880 over the Sennheiser HD650 for studio use (or other uses that need critical listening). There may be better, but DT880 is in same price range (even cheaper I think).
louisvl10 7 months ago
and also stop talking with your mouth fucking CLOSED FUCK SAKE ITS ANNOYING
DarenHD 7 months ago
whats with this stupid fucking 1 and a half minute information introduction bullshit that nobody cares about?
DarenHD 7 months ago
has this guy even gone through puberty yet?
123212go 7 months ago
@123212go obviously not
DarenHD 7 months ago
this vid makes me feel like im a snob if i buy them but still a good vid
medoingcrap 7 months ago
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medoingcrap 7 months ago
@PsychoticButcher Don't you have a bridge to be under?
MrBowloramen 8 months ago
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PsychoticButcher 8 months ago
@PsychoticButcher dude its ok.
benc1891 8 months ago
you breath like a panting pedo, careful children...
highonherbz 8 months ago
Does anybody know what the track is playing at 3:56?
iamrunningoutoftime 8 months ago
@iamrunningoutoftime Sounds like Drum and Bass. all I know
xXxxxxDUDExxxxXx 8 months ago
@xXxxxxDUDExxxxXx thank you for your reply, but I also know as much. :( I am trying to figure out what the actual song is :)
iamrunningoutoftime 8 months ago
@iamrunningoutoftime Remembers me a Sub Focus track
louisvl10 7 months ago
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lol all i heard was , my name is retard and i sound like a pedobear.
Brandonhollowellshow 9 months ago
Great review. Thanks.
KeenGreenAaron 9 months ago
I don't like when headphone-noobs are making reviews of headphones, just like in this video.
hytlerson 9 months ago
I get so pissed off with so called audiophiles and their rambling bullshit about headphones and their crisp highs, full mids and loud bass most of them can't read fucking music FFS! I know so many idiots that don't have a musical note in their head but feel they can tell me what headphones are good and which are bad this guy sounds like a pompous prick get over yourself you fucking tool I've got a set of V-moda crossfade Lp's stick that up your ass you sennheiser fanboy ;-)
CiaranVanDon 9 months ago
@CiaranVanDon i dont need to be able to read music to tell if it sounds like shit or not
infernace13 8 months ago
@infernace13 Mate you haven't got a note in your head, stop bluffing ;) Too many people who are tone deaf and commenting on headphones, think it's time to stop the bullshit don't you ;)
CiaranVanDon 8 months ago
@CiaranVanDon funny calling him a fan boy using v-modas......I bet you have the new fanboy true blood moda's.
dragonsepiphany 8 months ago
@dragonsepiphany No I still have my pearl white edition, love em ;). People who wear Sennheisers are generally audiophile snobs, they do my fucking head in!
CiaranVanDon 8 months ago
this or dr dre studio?
H8sch00l 9 months ago
@H8sch00l This, by far.
jeroeniskoning 9 months ago
@jeroeniskoning yeah but do they sound good if i use it with iphone? and are they as comfortable as the beats?
H8sch00l 9 months ago
@H8sch00l Beats will match better with mp3 and mp3-players. But I don't really understand why you would spend soo much money on headphones while listening to an Iphone?
These are more comfortable btw...
jeroeniskoning 9 months ago
@H8sch00l these are hi-fi headphones and not meant for your ipod to listen 128 kbps mp3 files. you'll need a good soundcard or speaker system to plug them
myguineapig 9 months ago
@myguineapig yeah thats why i am asking... ALL my songs are 320 but iphone does not have enought power for all headsetts, but it sounds great with the beats
H8sch00l 9 months ago
@H8sch00l this. beats is overpriced garbage
myguineapig 9 months ago
@H8sch00l this by far
nightcutcom 9 months ago
His voice is weird.
iEatUglyNoobs 9 months ago
I have owned a pair of these for two years. After the first year I purchased a Mobius cable for them and the combination is utterly incredible. I strongly prefer headphones to speakers any day!
xchamox 9 months ago
Hey, I'm getting these soon for my computer and hi-fi use.
My question is: How would these be with an iPod? Most of my iPod files are high quality 320, so none of that 128 crap. Would it be able to power these headphones?
Basically, I'm wondering if they sound good on an iPod, but I'm not specifically buying them for my iPod. (Would a $100 pair of headphones specifically made for an iPod sound better than these when using it? How about when I'm using an amp? etc. etc.)
VastitasBorealis 9 months ago
@VastitasBorealis You just don't need to use an amp, you need a very powerful amp. These are not recommended for portable use. It's just not worth it for that purpose.
boymasskara 9 months ago
@NuggetNationMember The reason people rip on beats, is not because they are bad headphones (although they are). We rip on beats because they are extremely overpriced. You pay more for the Dr. Dre name then you do for the actual headphones. My roommate has the Pros and I have listened to them, they aren't bad headphones, but by no means are they worth $400. I might consider buying the Pros if they were between $150-200.
hygume 9 months ago
my sennheiser hd555's ^_^
MattySP34Ks 10 months ago
What would be a decent amp to use with these?
adegroot22 10 months ago
@adegroot22 If you want to invest 200$ in one of the best price/perf amps on the market get the Little Dot MKIII
louisvl10 7 months ago
34 people own dre beats and still are in self-denial.
MeestaBojangles 10 months ago
@MeestaBojangles hahaha that's soo god damn true!
matsalbin 9 months ago
0:30 whats kack mean. im probaly saying that wrong
LoganLive09 10 months ago
@LoganLive09 shit
nightcutcom 9 months ago
tested these out and they were fantastic! .... a bit too laid back for me tho.... since my music collection is mainly rock ...
kaienjin7 10 months ago
to anyone who might help me with this, I want better headphones than my old koss porta pro, I am thinking of this but the price is abit high for me at the moment so Im thinking of these, the DT770, are they good?
Hinjima 11 months ago
@Hinjima
You must get an amp for the dt770. Otherwise they'll sound harsh. With it powered by an amp, the dt770 will sound better on the bass and less harsh on the highs. Mids are so-so on the dt770. But this is what I find and it truly depends on person's taste.
I'm also eyeing on the denon d2000 =)
superheaton 11 months ago
@superheaton ah ok, well I bought the DT770, should arive in a few days, but I actuly bought the 32ohm version, wich is easier to drive for portable devices:) I appreciate your reply, I might get an amp sooner or later.
Hinjima 11 months ago
I lay in bed and listen to the this everynight, and i sleep like a baby to this voice:)
ControllerOfFate 11 months ago
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THESE COMPARE WITH THE AKG K701'S???
hellomoto170 11 months ago
Unboxing start''s at 1:13
djkoziiqn 11 months ago
I dont want a history lesson, i want to know about THESE headphones!
harryhallftw 1 year ago
These headphones are great, I was lucky enough to have a friend at my university who owns a pair of these and they sound INCREDIBLE!
ajantred 1 year ago
You speak too fast :S
Teqo7 1 year ago
"As in most cases, after connecting to several portable devices, the sound seemed louder and more fuller than the default speakers or headphones supplied."
For 250 pounds...no shit, i sincerely hope so.
scorp1onx 1 year ago
@scorp1onx Learn a bit about audiophiles before you judge.
Anonymous122131 1 year ago
wierd voice
jojopojo333 1 year ago
which do you recomend for studio mixing and also person use with my iphone. Sennheiser hd650 or akg q701?
snow4lifMerkley14 1 year ago
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01bot 1 year ago
nice video man. i have found my nxt pair of headphones
sk8freak51392 1 year ago
If you are a member of Head-Fi thumb this up!
ManicMindTrick 1 year ago
Frankly, I think you may have blown them on the burn in... Was it bass heavy music and how loud above normal listening volume was it it? Also, II still love mine, but they seem to have lost a bit of definition. I don't know why. They were THE most wonderful sound I'd ever heard right out of the box. I'm betting it'sjust a stage of burn in. meh. Perhaps my ears have ogtten used to their awesom eness and simply 'expect' such from every song.
Greenlulz1 1 year ago
i get crackling from these at particular moments in songs, what could the problem be?
they are completely new, and iv'e tried these with different sources.
what can the problem be? they also have about 100hours burn in so that cant be that problem
Bigeemil 1 year ago
@Bigeemil Are they completely new or do they have burn in, make up your mind.
What's the media you're listening too?
GodModeGaming 1 year ago
@GodModeGaming I got them burned in asap. the media im listening to is mostly metal, and its the only genre where the phones are popping and crackling. When im listening to classic or normal rock they are completely smooth. Listening to iron maiden is almost unbearable...
appreciate any answer...
Bigeemil 1 year ago
@Bigeemil it must be the quality of the iron maiden recording then. try using a different rip of that particular media.
MrEwsmithiii 1 year ago
Hint, buy them on ebay from an AUTORIZED reseller. You'll save around $200
Greenlulz1 1 year ago
For true audiophiles willing to spend well into the quadra digits, the 650's are widely agreed upon to be the best bang for a true audiophile experience. They are very revealing of **** recording's, which means you'll want all FLAC or 320kbps @ least. The 595's are good, and are 'entry' level audiophile headphones, and they sound better (even) on integrated audioproccessors than most people have heard in their life... But I'm VERY happy I made the jump to 650.
Greenlulz1 1 year ago
Yes, the 650's are far better than 595's, BUT; bang for buck, the 595's are better. If you want near audiophile nivhana and a truly glorious, laid back, and relaxing experience with 0 buyers remorse, buy 650's
Greenlulz1 1 year ago
To All Wondering:
I purchased the 650's and a Xonar STX about a month ago. My background is audiophile. In short, My ears have never beheld such beauty. The initimacy, the transparency, the detail. Sounds are just flying around. My ears Melt every time I put these on. The Xonar drives these well, and to achieve a marginally higher quality signal quite literally doubles your 'investment' P.S. I have the 595's and the 650. IMO the 650 is worth around $200 over the 595, but for those worried, go650
Greenlulz1 1 year ago
I have heard that the 600's and 650's are miles better than the 595's, anyone care to comment on these claims?
1981z28camaro 1 year ago
QUESTION: I am interested in getting these headphones for gaming... I have heard that you need a good amp for them to work at their full potential, the soundcard I will be getting is the ASUS Xonar Essence ST Soundcard, and it's apparently got a built in amp, I'm wondering if this amp will be good enough to drive the headphones.. also I can choose to purchase the Op AMP Upgrade Kit (which I'm pretty sure soldering is involved that will void my warranty)
1981z28camaro 1 year ago
@1981z28camaro I'm also finding some mixed reviews from some high-falutin people that would probably be able to hear a difference of 1 hz from another pair, and say they are complete crap due to this difference...
I would like to get some clear answers on this...out of ALL these midrange headphones (IE: 595's, 600's, and 650's) which pair would offer me the best clarity, and best bass?
that's all I care about, I'm not going to notice something an audiophile would notice.
1981z28camaro 1 year ago
Detachable cables should have been used like 20 years ago, were JUST starting to do it now? I've went through like 5 headphones cuz of SUPER SKINNY headphone cords.
1981z28camaro 1 year ago
I JELLY.
DestroySweater 1 year ago